Othello Plot Analysis

Bynum ENG 201-02 22 April 2013 The Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice speckle Analysis Title The Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice TypePlay/Tragedy Author leave aloneiam Shakespeare Themejealousy is the theme. From the beginning to the very end of this play, every major conflict was caused because of jealousy. If it was not for the envy of stars job, wife or money, many a(prenominal) deaths could have been averted. ExpositionIn this play, the author must identify the descents and earlier conflicts amongst the characters, and background on each(prenominal) major character.In The Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice, Shakespeare identifies the relationship between the characters in the beginning of the play with a character list which included the characters name, title and relationship to whomever. The conflicts between characters where emphasized in the characters words to one another or in the characters aside. ProtagonistOthello, The Moor of Venice, is the Protagonis t. Beside the obvious, Othello is the main character in this play because all conflict surrounds him.Being the odd one out by being of skin color, having such a high social class standing, and being one of the best warriors all around causes him to be the center of attention. AntagonistIago, the Moors ensign, is the Antagonist. In everything Iago did, he was conniving and manipulative. He stepped on any and every one to make his underlying purpose work. Every move he made was for his make gratification. He was sincere to none, not even his own wife. Major ConflictOthello and Desdemona marry against many peoples wishes and it angers quite a few people.As Iago is manipulating Othello into accept that his wife Desdemona has been betraying him in his bed, Granziano and Lodovico (kinsman of Brabanzio, Desdemonas Father and Senator of Venice) come to bare news of the Duke of Venice. The news stated for Othello to contribute home and his lieutenant, Michael Cassio, to take his place i n power. Misconception causes Othello to strike Desdemona and in a turn of events, leads to the slaughter of Desdemona, Cassio, Roderigo and many more. Conflicts(1) Man vs. Man In Act 4 takes place a sword fight between Roderigo and Cassio.Bother were tricked by Iago to fight one another in the dark. Resulting in Roderigos death. (2) Man vs. Nature In Act 3, Iago planned to have Othello listen in on a conversation between himself and Cassio. Iago conduct Othello to believe the conversation between Cassio and him was about Desdemona, although it was really about Bianca. It just so happened that Bianca barged into the scene with the hankey Othello gave to Desdemona. Iago had no idea, it would play out to his advantage but it just so happened it did. (3) Man vs.Self later Othello kills Desdemona, it is find that Desdemona was in fact faithful to him and never lied. He then cries and explains his sorrow. Inciting IncidentIago was passed by for the position of lieutenant by, his goo d comrade, Othello and it was given to Cassio. Also hearing that Othello took his wife to bed, Iago develops a grudge against him. Iago conceives a plan involving a sting of lies and misconception in a pursuit to take down Othello and Cassio. Major Dramatic QuestionWill Iagos true intentions ever be discovered?CrisisOnce again, by Iagos lies, Roderigo and Cassio were tricked into fighting each other in the dark. Neither one knowing whom they were fighting. Riderigo was murdered and this led to the imprisonment of Bianca, Cassios mistress. flood tide Othello, still under misconception that Desdemona is unfaithful, kills her. Emilia, Iagos wife, enters and call for help. In attempt to find the truth or the soil behind this killing, Iago starts to be revealed. Othello comes to the realization that he has been misled and weeps for his dead wife.A commotion breaks out and Iago kills his wife Emilia. ResolutionAfter Iago is discovered of his devious ways, Lodovico orders Othello back to Venice, places Granziano as his heir and puts Montano in charge of Iagos execution. In the end, Othello kills himself. Emotional ecstasy Othello was a very interesting play. The fact that it was a tragic love story caught my attention the most. Although indite so many years ago, the story line can very much relate to situations in todays relationships.